Episode 23 - Tim McGuire - Pro ball in Madagascar

Currently living in Madagascar, Tim played for a local professional club there, and owns a social business called "Tour One Planet" that connects tourists directly to local businesses. He describes his start in basketball as a freshman at Pine Tree Academy in Maine, gaining motivation as he saw individual success at the since-closed Atlantic Union College tournament. He gained experience as a practice player at Washington Adventist University before transferring to Andrews and playing two years. His last season at Andrews he enrolled in a masters program, which in his words, was the least expensive at AU and allowed him to continue playing. The program culminated in a study tour in Madagascar, resulting in Tim’s eventual relocation to the country.Tim describes what it’s like living and playing in a country that experiences significant poverty, including what his training, practices, and facilities looked like, as there is only one indoor court in the entire country. He describes the adjustments to FIBA rules and the uptempo pace of the game in Madagascar. Finally, Tim shares about his business designed to help local vendors get the most out of tourism opportunities. Check out the business at https://touroneplanet.com/Thank you for listening! Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe to help us grow this community!Follow AdventistHoops on Instagram: www.instagram.com/adventisthoops Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.